Comparison

Sync vs Sync with Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sync

This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

Highlights
  • File synchronization
  • Backup and restore
  • Local and cloud drive support
  • Built-in file manager
  • Web server for Wi-Fi sharing
  • Customizable transfer tasks
Features
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Keep a safe copy of everything that matters. Sync is the multi-cloud backup app that backs up, restores, and syncs your files across your iPhone/iPad, USB and external drives, and 5 major cloud services — so whatever happens, you have a copy and a way to get it back. 5 sync modes | 5 cloud services | 4 platforms PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Set up a backup task once — choose what to protect and where it goes — then run it whenever you want. You decide what's backed up, and nothing moves your files in the background. EVERY CLOUD YOU USE Back up and sync your OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more — connect as many as you need, all in one app instead of juggling five separate apps: • OneDrive • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • Amazon S3 BACK UP BEYOND THE CLOUD Back up and sync straight to USB and external drives too, so you're covered even without an internet connection. Or keep files right on your device: Private Drive is secure in-app storage just for Sync, and Public Drive shares files with your other apps through Finder/Files. GET ANY FILE BACK Browse every file across every connected drive from one place, and pull back anything you need — no separate file manager required. CONTROL HOW YOUR FILES FLOW Five modes give you exact control over your file backup and cloud sync — not one-size-fits-all: • Full Sync • Backup • Restore • Backup Sync • Restore Sync The three sync modes — Full Sync, Backup Sync, and Restore Sync — only transfer changed files, so repeat runs stay fast. SHARE FILES OVER WI-FI Turn your device into a local web server: anyone on the same Wi-Fi can browse and download the files and folders you choose, straight from their browser. No cloud upload, no cables. READY ON EVERY DEVICE Also available for Android, macOS, and Windows — so you can back up from whatever device you're on. FREE TO START Connect one drive and try Sync at no cost (ad-supported, with usage limits). GO PREMIUM One upgrade unlocks every cloud service, USB and external drive support, and removes ads — as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whatever happens — a new device, a bigger drive, or a file you need back — your files are ready. Download Sync and keep a copy of everything that matters. For additional help and guides, please visit https://sync.miciniti.com/help Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sync with Files

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Sync for Files synchronizes your phone’s photo library, including the albums and folder hierarchy, to the Files app (On My iPhone, USB drives, NAS devices, and Shared folders). For users who like to organize their photos into folders and albums, Sync offers many advantages over saving your photos and videos to the Files app and manually recreating your folder structure within the Files app. - Sync automatically creates folders and albums you have created in your phone’s photo library in the Files app. - Saves the video component of Live Photos. - Saves the edited versions of photos and videos. - Mirror or back up your photo library. - Synchronize your entire photo library or only certain folders and albums. In summary, each time you run Sync, it will make sure any changes to your phone’s photo library are updated in the Files app, overwriting, renaming, saving, and deleting items from the Files app if needed. Sync will also NEVER delete any photos from your phone. Sync performs a ONE-WAY sync only, making a folder in the Files app match your photo library. Any changes made in the Files app will not be synced to your phone, rather, the changes made in the Files will simply be overwritten the next time you run Sync. Free Plan The free plan is limited to syncing up to 3 top-level folders and albums and up to 200 photos. Premium Plan Our affordable premium plan removes all restrictions and unlocks access to all future features. Subscription Pricing and Terms - Annual or monthly subscription billing will start immediately after you subscribe and will auto-renew each year or month. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. - Subscriptions are non-refundable, so please choose this option carefully. - Please refer to the In-App Purchases section for pricing. Terms of Use — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy — https://sync.photosplus.app/privacy.php

Screenshots

Sync4 screens
Sync with Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sync with Files at none against Sync's shown. Sync's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sync with Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sync versus Sync with Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncSync with Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMiciniti TechnologiesPixegram, LLC

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1-hour trial (Web Server)Free
  • Dropbox Drive$4.99
  • Google Drive$4.99
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  • OneDrive$4.99
  • Box Drive$4.99
  • Amazon S3 Drive$5.99
  • Public Drive$5.99
  • Web Server$5.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Sync with Files

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync with Files free?
Sync with Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sync or Sync with Files have ads?
Sync shows ads; Sync with Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Sync or Sync with Files?
Sync ships an update every 2 months, and Sync with Files every 2 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sync with Files on September 23, 2026.

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